Lecture:In the pre field trip
lecture, we will discuss
digital shooting techniques
as they apply to hiking in
the forest. We will
concentrate on composition
and lighting; the most
important aspects to great
photography. We will also
work on tips and techniques
to photographing waterfalls,
wildlife, and close-ups.
Finally we will discuss
equipment and the logistics
of the field trip. Lecture
location will most likely be
at the Backpacker or CC’s
office.

Field Trip:We will meet at the
intersection of Highway 61
and 66 at 7:30am and drive
about 30 minutes to our
shooting location in the
rugged Tunica Hills. We will
hike on trails to a creek
with several waterfalls. The
area should be dressed in
beautiful spring foliage. We
will work on landscape
compositions of flora, waterfalls, streams, and
close-ups. The hike will be
about 2 miles with steep
trails. Call us if you need
more info on the
terrain. We will eat lunch
on the trail. We will get
back to our vehicles by or
before
2:00pm.

Equipment:Camera, lens, extra
chips, extra batteries.
Bring your tripod if you
have one. Lens: A good wide
angle is best for most
landscapes, a macro lens for
close-ups, and a short
telephoto is useful on this
hike. Remember though, “It’s
you that gets the
good picture, not the
equipment.”

Other Gear:
Small backpack, sack
lunch, drink/water, small
towel, hat, sunscreen,
sunglasses, mosquito
repellent, notebook, pen and
clothes for the current
weather. Boots, tennis or Tevas are good shoes.

Critique Session:CC's
will critique your best 10
photographs by email.
He will post his 10 best on
his web page and all of the
students who wish to be
posted.

At anytime in any of
the three sessions feel free
to ask questions about
anything including
technique, equipment,
marketing your photographs,
setting up a web page,
making prints, books, cards
or other photo products.